Former WWE star Shad Gaspard's body was found on Venice Beach. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

World reacts to death of Ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard

Ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard was found dead at Venice Beach on Wednesday morning after being caught in a rip current and disappearing on Sunday, the L.A. County Coroner told TMZ.

The 39-year-old went out a hero, though, as he pushed lifeguards to save his 10-year-old son Aryeh before him. Law enforcement authorities searched far and wide for Gaspard before they suspended their search after two days.

With Gaspard dead, the world now is mourning the loss of the athlete, actor, father, loving husband and son. Even some of the world's most prominent athletes and actors have shared their condolences with the Gaspard family.

Gaspard made appearances in the 2015 comedy "Get Hard" and the 2018 Marvel film "Black Panther" on top of his successful WWE career as one half of the Cryme Time duo with JTG. 

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